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Blake Mitchell: Approaching DEI and LGBTQ communities through listening and learning
Two years after graduation, Blake Mitchell (ABJ ’11, BBA ’11), made a big professional pivot — moving from a job in the film industry to one that centered more on human […]
82nd Annual Peabody Awards announced representing the best in storytelling
The Peabody Awards Board of Jurors unveiled all 30 programs representing the most compelling and empowering stories released in broadcasting and streaming media during 2021. Of the 30 winners, PBS […]
Jonathan Peters named Department of Journalism Head
Grady College of Journalism and Mass Communication proudly announces Jonathan Peters as the new head of the Department of Journalism. “I am delighted that Jon is joining the leadership team,” […]
High school journalists and teachers polish skills, network at GSPA’s Winter Conference
More than 300 hundred high school journalists and teachers across the state gathered at the University of Georgia’s Tate Student Center on Feb.10 for the Georgia Scholastic Press Association’s Winter […]
‘Purpose-Driven Press’: Alumna Keysha Lee delivers inspiring keynote address at GSPA Awards
Two-hundred fifty high school journalists and teachers from around the state learned about ways they can put purpose at the center of their media programs during the Georgia Scholastic Press […]
Talking Dog internship gives local high schoolers immersive advertising and public relations agency experience
From September 2021 to April 2022, a cohort of eight juniors and seniors from four local high schools participated in an immersive internship program with Talking Dog, Grady College’s in-house, […]
#ProfilesOfTenacity: Riley Armant
Why did you choose Grady and your course of study? Being that I am a COVID-19 graduate, I knew that the job market was not ideal for me. I decided […]
Black History Month alumni profile: Toyin Adon-Abel Jr.
Toyin Adon-Abel Jr. (ABJ ’05) knew from a young age he wanted to work in marketing, but equally important to him was directing campaigns as a way to understand people […]
#ProfilesOfTenacity: Armani Kardar
Why did you choose Grady and your course of study? I chose Grady and journalism because I love to talk and tell stories. I love meeting people and learning random […]
Black History Month Alumni Profile: Angelique Jackson
Angelique Jackson (ABJ ’12) is a senior entertainment writer for Variety. She previously worked at Entertainment Tonight, where she was awarded two Daytime Emmy Awards as a segment producer. During […]